Security News > 2021 > May > Microsoft releases first Windows 10 build without Internet Explorer

Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 build without the Internet Explorer web browser to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.

As Microsoft announced on Wednesday, Internet Explorer 11 will be permanently retired from several Windows 10 versions and editions, and replaced with the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge in June 2022.

Internet Explorer's retirement impacts desktop apps delivered via the Semi-Annual Channel to systems running Windows 10 client SKUs and Windows 10 IoT. After the retirement date is reached next year, Internet Explorer desktop apps will be disabled and will automatically redirect users to Microsoft Edge when launched.

"Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode built in, so you can access those legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications straight from Microsoft Edge," said Sean Lyndersay, Microsoft Edge Partner Group Program Manager.

"With Microsoft Edge capable of assuming this responsibility and more, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10.".

After asking Insiders for feedback on the new feature, Microsoft is now removing to "Refine the experience and address several issues" reported through the Feedback Hub app.

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